Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS42

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") offer different sensor size.

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The ELPH 100 HS was announced 23 months later than the FS42 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the FS42 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the FS42.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and FS42.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 100 HS with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon ELPH 100 HS will provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 100 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.